Mel Gibson in “Machete” sequel
Career of once popular actor Mel Gibson in Hollywood can not return to normal after a series of scandals. Mel Gibson and now at the center of the proceedings with screenwriter Joe Esterhas. But Mel does not care about the reputation of Robert Rodriguez: director called him in his film "Machete kills."
The picture will be blockbuster sequel to "Machete" which, in turn, resulted from the specially shot trailer for "Graindhouse" Rodriguez and Tarantino.
The film with a budget of 20 million was released in 2010 and earned a world of more than $ 44 million. Note that the sale of the film on home video has made Rodriguez continue the adventure bruising life of the agent. The director spoke about plans for the sequel, which should have been called "Machete kills" and "Machete kills again ... In space! ".
"Machete kills" along with Rodriguez is producing Alexander Rodnyansky. Filming begins in the near future. "Machete" Rodriguez shot the pair with Ethan Manikis, but the sequel is going to do himself.
"Let's see, maybe we need a second director, if I have to work on “Sin City 2"- says Robert. - Everything will depend on how will go shooting of "Machete kills." While there is a feeling that we can handle quickly. "
The director admits that he likes the script, so he gladly remove "Machete kills" on their own. By the way, to the sequel will return Jessica Alba and Michelle Rodriguez. Robert is also planning to call in the draft Michelle Williams. The main role is still played by Danny Trejo.
What is the role of Mel Gibson suggested, has not been disclosed. We only know that it is not the most important. Interestingly, the fall of 2010 Gibson had nearly returned to the big screen in a major Hollywood project. Mel offered the role of the owner of a tattoo parlor in the comedy "The Hangover 2", but, after the actors protested, Todd Phillips decided not to risk.
Now Gibson has once again found himself in the center of the scandal. Screenwriter Joe Esterhas has threatened to make public a tape on which Mel is back in a dangerous direction: swearing, threats and anti-Semitism.